The Humility and Obedience of Mary
Although Our Lady was not bound by the Law of purification, being ever-virgin and immaculate, she willingly submitted to the
“And suddenly the Lord whom you seek will come to His temple”A Reflection on Malachi 3:1–4 and Luke 2:22–32
In Purificatione Beatæ Mariæ Virginis – II ClassisTempora: Feria II infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ On this blessed feast, In Purificatione Beatæ
Tridentine Mass Propers February 2, 2026:
In Purificatione Beatæ Mariæ Virginis ~ II. classisTempora: Feria II infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimæ Ante Missam Top NextDe Benedictione CandelarumSi candelarum benedictio et processio,
Saint Brigid of Ireland (c. 451–525)
Abbess of Kildare, Virgin, Wonderworker, and Patroness of Ireland Feast Day: February 1Patronage: Ireland, poets, dairymaids, blacksmiths, healers, midwives, children
Running the Race: A Septuagesima Reflection on Grace and Perseverance
As the violet vestments reappear on the altar and the joyful Alleluia falls silent, the Church leads us gently but
Tridentine Mass Readings February 1, 2026: Dominica in Septuagesima ~ II. classis
Ante Missam Top NextIncipitIn nómine Patris, ✠ et Fílii, et Spíritus Sancti. Amen. 1BeginningIn the Name of the Father, and of the Son, ✠ and of
Saint Christopher, Martyr
Feast Day: July 25 (formerly in the General Roman Calendar) Overview Saint Christopher is one of the most venerated saints
Reflection for the Feast of St. James the Greater, Apostle (II Classis)
Commemoration at Lauds only: St. Christopher, MartyrReadings: 1 Corinthians 4:9–15 and Matthew 20:20–23 “Can you drink the chalice that I
Tridentine Mass Propers July 25, 2025:
S. Jacobi Apostoli ~ II. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: S. Christophori Martyris Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusPs 138:17Mihi autem nimis honoráti sunt amíci tui,